Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
it is a type of birch
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Bull Grass
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Yellow Birch
In German
Bull Grass
Yellow Birch
In French
Bull Herbe
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
touro grama
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Bull Trawa
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Bull Grass
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Bull Grass and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bull Grass and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Bull Grass and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bull Grass and Yellow Birch
Care of Bull Grass and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.